can you find it from his social.
2006-12-16 03:27:07 · 5 answers · asked by dwight w 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
You can also go on-line to the BC BS he belongs to. If you have his social (or if he has already set up an account) you can order it on-line.
BUT if he needs immediate help, find an old Explanation of Benefits he received from his carrier. It will have all the information on it any doctor or hospital could need to treat him. Also, if it is an emergency, all the provider would need would be the name of his BlueCross BlueShield carrier and his social security number and they can file with that.
Many providers are electronically connected with the blues carriers and can verify anything they need to in a flash.
2006-12-16 03:39:43 · answer #1 · answered by judyblue_pa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can call Blue Cross Blue Shield and they will send replacement card free of charge. The only way a social security number would work if is his id number on the Blue Cross Blue Shield.
If you do not have time to wait, just call Blue Cross and they can provide you with the necessary numbers so you can take him to the doctor. Be sure to get an 800 number and address to provide for the doctor when filling out paper work. They usually make a copy of the card if is available.
2006-12-16 11:39:17 · answer #2 · answered by JB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's really sick by all means don't wait for the card or even the number.
If you have to go to the provider right away, just do it.
Tell the provider that you have Blue Cross and either give them the number or tell them you will produce the number so they can process the claim as soon as you get it.
Then, call Blue Cross...give them your dad's info and have them give to you his account number, which you then give to the provider.
By no means should you allow the lack of having his card prevent you from getting care......the providers realize this as well and will be as accomodating as possible.
2006-12-16 18:14:32 · answer #3 · answered by markmywordz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call blue cross with his social
2006-12-16 11:30:30 · answer #4 · answered by lily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...Call them and they will reissue him a new card. I lost my card a few years ago and had it replaced in about 5 days.
Check any of his statements for the division to call.
2006-12-16 11:32:57 · answer #5 · answered by jerry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋